Dave sits down with Anajak Thai owner/chef Justin Pichetrungsi and sommelier Ian Krupp to deep-dive into wine. In a conversation that flows as freely as its subject, the trio talk wine from a variety of angles: how to order it in a restaurant,
Dave and Chris start by musing on chopsticks and salad, as well as accidentally parroting someone's accent back at them. They then take on the hot topic of seed oils with expert Dr. Selina Wang. Dave and Chris finish with a MOIF on froyo, the i
In this episode, Dave and Chris start off with some musings about artichokes and theorize about the potential untold Chinese influence on Italian cuisine. They then have an informative conversation with Warby Parker cofounder and co-CEO Neil Bl
A very over-caffeinated Dave returns from the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, with stories to tell and some hot takes on food delivery. Afterward, Dave and Chris talk about a new cinematic project, then finish with an MOIF.Hosts:
Dave is in Augusta, Georgia, for the Masters Tournament and has eaten his way through the course. He gives a rundown of the food, reveals a lie he told on TV, and recaps the excessive amount he has eaten. Dave and Chris then discuss some unhapp
Dave and Chris talk about what their dream restaurant would look like and how self-sufficiency with ingredients and schedule would play into it. They are then joined by owner and farmer at Verdant Hills Farm, Rich Butler, who discusses sustaina
Dave and Chris discuss the value in learning to take the long way instead of the shortcut. They are then joined by one of the great modern explorers, among other endeavors, Erling Kagge, who talks with them about his mindset and how anyone can
Dave and Chris muse about how there is seriously great food across the United States, and it's not just concentrated in the major cities. They are then joined by pastry chef Dominique Ansel, who discusses his philosophy around asking questions
Dave and Chris start with some musings on shortages and the effects they have on food. Next, they're joined by Dr. David Ortega to discuss the avian flu and how it will affect chicken and egg consumers economically. Then, Dave and Chris get int
Dave and Chris talk fearmongering amongst the Eggpocalypse. They bring on animal epidemiologist and expert Dr. Maurice Pitesky to find out more about the avian flu, how it might spread to humans, and its worst-case scenarios. They close with an
Dave and Chris consider things that have been unfairly demonized, from ingredients to medicinal drugs like cannabis. They are then joined by Beau Kilmer, the codirector of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center, who discusses the possible future
Dave and Chris talk about three keys to success before they are joined by iconic American chef, Nancy Silverton. They discuss with Nancy how to follow your gut (literally and figuratively), make your own path, and work hard. After, Nancy joins
Dave and Chris are joined by friends of the show, Kelly Meinhardt and Charlotte Duerden, to talk about friendship itself. This group of pals then participates in a cereal draft that is just grrrrrreat! They finish with a MOIF: Milk Opinion Is F
Dave is recuperating from surgery. Dave and Chris talk about platitudes that they didn't listen to when they were younger, and wish they had now that they are older. They then dive into Dave's kitchen must-haves and ideal equipment for home che
Dave and Chris talk about the lies we tell ourselves when we're eating. They then embark on a heated, spirited debate about one of the most divisive topics of our time: ranch or Caesar dressing? They finish off with a quick MOIF and a new recip
Dave and Chris have a special mystery guest on this episode to teach them the basics on card collecting, which has transformed from a childhood hobby into a booming industry. They opine on the commodification and diminishing returns of dining-o
Dave muses about beef Wellington. Next up is the return of a fan favorite: Pronunciation Bee, with friend of the show Noelle. Then, the trio takes on Girl Scout Cookies. Chaos and laughter ensue!Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris YingGuest: Noelle
Dave and Chris start with musings on the 'SNL' 50th anniversary episode and the fascinating parallels between 50 years of comedy and 50 years of food. They then pick teams of the most influential and important chefs of each decade since 1970. F
Today, Dave and Chris are joined by shellfish expert Ari Kolender of Found Oyster. Ari walks them through the levels of expertise on oysters and helps everyone gain new knowledge on how to be an oyster majordomo. The conversation doesn't clam u
Today, Dave and Chris are joined by shellfish expert Ari Kolender of Found Oyster. Ari walks through the levels of expertise on oysters and helps everyone gain new knowledge on how to be an oyster Majordomo. The conversation doesn't clam up aft
Dave and Chris are joined by tea experts Sam Wang and Lydia Lin from Steep LA. They spill the tea on tea, teaching Dave and Chris about the fundamentals and helping them in their Majordomo-ing journey. Some mind-blowing facts about tea and how
Dave and Chris talk about the future of reservations. Then Dave reflects on a new favorite local spot and what authenticity means to great food. The duo discusses the levels of Majordomo-ing in depth and how to go from an initiate to a Majordom
Dave and Chris are joined by Chris's pal (and former boss) Andrew Leland, who talks them through how he went from being sedentary to a marathon runner. Andrew discusses why he started running, the program he used to get in shape, and what his r
Dave and Chris introduce the new concept of Majordomo-ing: the art of gaining expertise and learning something new without becoming an expert. They parse through what it takes to actually know your stuff, how so many people who claim they know
Dave and Chris catch up with an old friend from Momofuku Ko, chef Sean Gray, and hear about his new endeavor: the Sergeantsville Inn in New Jersey. This historic restaurant is a true romantic ideal of a place where an entire town gathers to eat